Tag: Sang Nila Utama
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Singapore Before 1819: Malay and Javanese Kingdoms, The Forbidden Hill and more

Before it was called Singapore, this island bore many names. Temasek, Pulau Ujong, and Singapura were among some of the names that were used to refer to the island. These names, found in early records and oral traditions, reflect a long and layered history that predates British colonisation by many centuries. Yet, many today are…